Dec. 26-27 | Two-day holiday art camp
Drop off kids ages 6 to 14 for a day of making and baking crafts while learning about a variety of art processes. Each day is different and may include slime making, recycled art, stitching and weaving, multimedia art journals or soap making.
- Dec. 26-27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $152
- Jump Into Art Studio, 404 N. Church St., McKinney
- www.jumpintoartstudios.com/service-page/2-day-holiday-art-camp-dec-26-27
Big Daddy Band is a high-energy dance band best known for its wide variety of music ranging from country rock, hip-hop, R&B and top-40 hits. The band will be playing at Sambuca 360, which is located in Plano’s Shops at Legacy and features cocktails, new American bites and a dance floor.
- Dec. 27, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- 7200 Bishop Road, Ste. 270, Plano
- www.sambuca360.com/live-music?beatGigEvent
Kiss 2024 goodbye with live music at the Sidecar Social in Frisco. Catch the big countdown on the venue's 18 foot screens with live music by Good Questions and toast in 2025 with a complimentary glass of bubbles at midnight while balloons and confetti drop.
- Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6770 Winning Drive, Frisco
- www.sidecarsocial.com/events/#frisco
The Westin Southlake invites guests to its annual New Year’s Eve party. The night involves an open bar, casino play and a live performance by The BackBeat Band.
- Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
- $150-$5,000
- 1200 E. SH 114, Southlake
- www.jellicos.com/new-years-eve-party-at-the-westin-southlake
Get ready to dance and gamble at the Hotel Vin. There will be a dance floor and a chance to strike the best glamorous 007 pose at a complimentary photo booth. Step onto the casino floor and try various games of chance such as roulette, craps, poker and blackjack.
- Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-midnight
- $125-$1,500
- 215 East Dallas Road, Grapevine
- www.hotelvin.com/events/grapevine/license-to-thrill-new-years-eve-party
Start the new year with some hiking at Lakeside Park. There will be a station set up for hydration and snacks at the MADD Shelter.
- Jan. 1, 8 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- 2600 Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 140, Flower Mound
- www.facebook.com/events/554410694230497